irritating

Example Sentences

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For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Some have praised the UK for taking a risk, others find it irritating.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

This trip to Brooklyn, and the other trips, were a little less irritating, though.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Pinch was the quickest, the boldest, the most irritating of the boys in all of the camps.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich